What is the difference between these 3 books?

[piyushk]

Currently there are 3 books on GMAT by Kaplan, and all of them are almost similar.

1. GMAT Premier 2011 978-1-4195-4989-2
$39.99, comes with a CD.

2. GMAT Premier 2010-2011 Edition 978-1-60714-270-6
$39.99, comes with a CD.

3. GMAT Strategies, practice & review 2011 978-1-4195-5368-4

$22.99 No CD, but some online access

Could you please tell the difference between them?

Thanks,
Piyush

[KapTeacherEli]

Hi piyushk,

GMAT Premier and SPR both feature a comprehensive overview of the GMAT with strategies, practice, and review on each part of the exam.

With a CD, robust online companion, and 6 practice tests, Premier offers extensive practice. The online companion features Fast Fact videos, access to free Live Online courses, a diagnostic quiz, and more.

With two practice tests and no CD, SPR is more streamlined and is offered at a more affordable price point. The strategies, practice, and review within the book is the same as Premier.

The 2011 editions are the most up to date.

I hope this helps--let me know if you have any other questions!

[piyushk]

thanks Eli for the response.

So if I'm getting it right there is no difference between the below 2 books:

1. GMAT Premier 2011 978-1-4195-4989-2
$39.99, comes with a CD.

2. GMAT Premier 2010-2011 Edition 978-1-60714-270-6
$39.99, comes with a CD.

**And what kind of free Live Online courses does the CD provides access to? Are they the same as Kaplan Live Online GMAT course?
** Is there any time limitation of the online materials, practice tests, diagnostic quiz, Fast Fact videos?



For SPR book what special does the code in the book provides?

Thanks,
Piyush

[KapTeacherEli]

Sorry for the delay; I'm not to familiar with the Strategies book, so I'm double checking these answers!